Blakeley, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blakeley
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 Blakeley, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Blakeley, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Blakeley Township |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56011
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| Area codes | 952 and 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 640253 |
Blakeley is a small, quiet community in Minnesota, United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community." This means it's part of a larger area called Blakeley Township in Scott County. Blakeley is located right along the Minnesota River. You can find it southwest of a place called Belle Plaine, where a few county roads (Scott County Roads 1, 6, and 60) meet up.
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| 1880 | 94 | — | |
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Where is Blakeley?
Blakeley is in a beautiful part of Minnesota. It's close to several other towns. These include Belle Plaine, Henderson, and Green Isle. A major road, U.S. Highway 169, is also nearby. Soon, a new natural area called Blakeley Bluffs Regional Park Reserve will be close to the community. This park will be a great spot for outdoor activities.
A Look at Blakeley's Past
Blakeley was officially started in 1867. It was named after a person named Russell Blakely. He was a businessperson in Minnesota who worked in transportation. Imagine how important transportation was back then! A post office opened in Blakeley in 1868. This was a busy place where people sent and received letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1966.
